> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.fentufsm.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction to Fentu Connect

> Fentu Connect is an integration platform that synchronizes data between Fentu FSM and external systems like SAP B1, Salesforce, and more.

## Overview

Fentu Connect is a powerful middleware application that enables seamless data synchronization between Fentu FSM (Field Service Management) and various external systems including ERP platforms, CRM systems, and other business applications.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/fentu/VaII27VqRBHw2baV/images/fentu-connect/home/connect-home.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=VaII27VqRBHw2baV&q=85&s=f3ac47e4ca28f4b6d4cd9ed15d89d45e" alt="Fentu Connect Dashboard" width="1280" height="720" data-path="images/fentu-connect/home/connect-home.png" />

<Note>
  Fentu Connect acts as a bridge between your field service operations and back-office systems, ensuring data consistency across your entire business ecosystem.
</Note>

## Key Features

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Multi-System Integration" icon="link">
    Connect Fentu FSM with SAP B1, Salesforce, Acumatica, and other business systems through pre-built connectors.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Bidirectional Sync" icon="arrows-left-right">
    Configure inbound connections to pull data into Fentu FSM and outbound connections to push data to external systems.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Flexible Field Mapping" icon="table-columns">
    Map fields between systems using direct field mapping, raw data values, or powerful formula expressions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Visual Configuration" icon="wand-magic-sparkles">
    Use the Connect Wizard to quickly set up new integrations without writing code.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Supported Integration Types

Fentu Connect supports integration with multiple system types:

| System Type          | Description                                                                   |
| -------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **SAP B1**           | SAP Business One ERP integration for customers, products, inventory, and more |
| **Fentu-FSM**        | Connect multiple Fentu FSM instances together                                 |
| **Salesforce**       | Salesforce CRM integration                                                    |
| **Acumatica**        | Acumatica Cloud ERP integration                                               |
| **Shopware**         | E-commerce platform integration                                               |
| **ABAS-ERP**         | ABAS ERP system integration                                                   |
| **HRlab**            | HR management system integration                                              |
| **Window Maker**     | Window manufacturing software integration                                     |
| **Internal Connect** | Internal system-to-system connections                                         |

## How It Works

<Steps>
  <Step title="Configure Connection">
    Set up connection credentials for your external system (API endpoints, authentication, etc.)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Define Connect Objects">
    Create objects that define the data structures you want to synchronize (customers, products, work orders, etc.)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Up Field Mapping">
    Map fields between your source system and Fentu FSM, using direct mappings or formula transformations
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create Inbound/Outbound Connections">
    Configure how data flows between systems - inbound to receive data, outbound to send data
  </Step>

  <Step title="Activate and Monitor">
    Enable your connections and monitor the data synchronization from the dashboard
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Application Menu Structure

The Fentu Connect application is organized into the following sections:

### Application

* **Connect Wizard** - Quick setup wizard for creating new integrations
* **Connector Set** - Group related connectors together

### Menu

* **Connection Config** - Configure connection credentials and endpoints
* **Connector** - Create and manage individual connectors
* **Connect Object** - Define data objects and their fields
* **Inbound** - Configure inbound data connections
* **Outbound** - Configure outbound data connections

### Connect Objects

* Dynamic menu items for each defined Connect Object (e.g., SAP BusinessPartners, FSM WorkOrder)

### User Management

* **Users** - Manage user accounts
* **Profiles** - Configure user roles and permissions

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## Getting Started

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  <Card title="Connect Wizard" icon="wand-magic-sparkles" href="/fentu-connect/connect-wizard">
    Use the guided wizard to quickly set up a new integration
  </Card>

  <Card title="Configuration Guide" icon="gear" href="/fentu-connect/connection-config">
    Learn how to configure connection credentials
  </Card>
</CardGroup>